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Noiré Dispensary seeks Thanksgiving food donations through Nov. 25 in Maplewood. Items will support MEND, a hunger relief network based in Orange. A list of accepted donations available online. Drop off at 171 Maplewood Ave. From Maplewood Village Alliance . This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator […] 
South Orange Downtown to host "Craft Swap" on Feb. 4 with drop-offs starting Jan. 27. Unused craft items and supplies can be hand-delivered at Sew Leana, 12 W. South Orange Ave. in South Orange, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Jan. 27, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Jan. 28, 4-6 p.m. from Jan. […] |
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South Orange Downtown plans its public meeting for residents, business owners, and property owners on Jan. 31. Members will discuss South Orange Downtown, learn about recent and future plans, and share ideas at Village Hall Restaurant, 101 S. Orange Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as […]
Maplewood library plans 2024 "Navigating College Admissions Successfully" webinar for families on Jan. 31. Stand Out for College, a college-readiness service, will discuss ways the pandemic has affected college admissions and high school students at 7 p.m. The discussion will include current trends and ways to reduce stress. The webinar will be offered again on […]
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South Orange Downtown to host "Black History Month Kick Off" event on Feb. 1. The event, scheduled from 7-9 p.m., will honor local Black entrepreneurs and community leaders at the Black-owned Papillon 25, located at 25 Valley St. There will be food, live music, and a cash bar. From South Orange Downtown. This information is […]
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Troop 60 Maplewood plans a troop meeting and open house on Feb. 1. The event is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Civic House, 124 Dunell Rd. in Maplewood. Attendees will learn about summer camp, community service, and outdoor skill-building opportunities. From Maplewood South Orange Community Network. This information is accurate as of when it was […] |
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Isaiah House, an East Orange nonprofit that provides services for unhoused families, plans "House of Love" fundraiser on Feb. 3 in South Orange. The event, scheduled from 7-11 p.m., will feature cocktails, food trucks, desserts, and a DJ at First Presbyterian and Trinity Church, located at 111 Irvington Ave. in South Orange . Preregistration is […] 
Gallery at Green Door Studio, a Millburn-based art school, to open "To Palestine with Love" art exhibition on Feb. 3. The exhibit can be viewed through February on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. It features a curated selection of visual art including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Tickets can […]
South Orange to host "Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk" on Saturdays starting Feb. 3. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m., hosted by resident and founder of Erasing Essex's Borders Stephanie Lawson Muhammad. Each route covers 3.1 miles and participants will explore South Orange borders that have historically impacted […]
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Reveal 2 Heal Consulting Services, a Maplewood-based mental health counseling provider, to host "Courageous Conversations: What Parents and Children Should Know" workshop series starting Feb. 3. The series is every Saturday through March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2115 Millburn Ave., Suite 104 in Maplewood. Preregistration is required. From Reveal 2 Heal […]
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SOMA Justice plans a "BIPOC Black Joy Yoga" on Sundays throughout February in Maplewood. Classes are at 9:30 a.m. at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Preregistration is required. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
SOMA Cross Cultural Works plans 2024 "Lunar Fest" on Feb. 4 to celebrate the year of the dragon. The event will run from 12-4 p.m., at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. in Maplewood. The program will include a lion dance, children's activities, and food trucks. From Lunar Fest NJ. This information is accurate as of […]
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South Orange recreation is seeking art submissions for the Pierro Gallery's spring 2024 exhibit by Feb. 5. The spring show is showcasing South Orange artists and is limited to residents. Artwork submissions are accepted online. From South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […] |
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South Orange library to host virtual "Toddler Tuesdays" and "Wednesday Wigglers" story time events throughout February. The events are weekly at 11 a.m. In-person readings will resume in spring 2024. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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South Orange library plans "Bingo Book Challenge" through the month February. Players can win a gift card from a local Black-owned business once completing the challenge. Library card holders can sign up online. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […] |
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SOMA Justice plans a film screening of "Origins" on Feb. 8. The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. at SOPAC. The film is a biographical drama based on the book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson. Preregistration is required. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
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South Orange library plans "Special Conversations" virtual event with author Dionne Ford on Feb. 8. Ford will discuss "Go Back and Get It: A Memoir of Race, Inheritance, and Intergenerational Healing" at 7 p.m. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
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Maplewood library plans "Tween and Teen Chess Group" meetings for Feb. 8 and Feb. 22. Players are in grades 6-12 and will meet from 5-6 p.m. to learn techniques and strategies. Registration is required. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […] |
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West Orange African Heritage Organization to host "Denim and Diamonds" scholarship fundraiser on Feb. 10 in Roseland. The event is from 6:30-11:30 p.m. and BYOB at 52 Eisenhower Parkway. Admission is $45 and funds will support West Orange High School students. From The West Orange African Heritage Organization. This information is accurate as of when […]
Our Gang Travel to host "A Black History Month Educational Workshop: Travel In Black and White" on Feb. 10 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled to start at 2 p.m. at 1897 Springfield Ave. The program will include a conversation about common travel misconceptions, and how to use a travel agent or agency. From Our Gang […]
South Orange to host "Dance in the Loft" on Feb. 10. The event, scheduled from 6-9 p.m., will feature Hip Hop lessons, a DJ, and dancing at SOPAC in celebration of Black History Month. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for […]
Maplewood library to host "Kids Speak Out for Black History: Reception and Art Display" on Feb. 10 at the Hilton Branch. The event, scheduled from 12:30-1:30 p.m., will feature a display of children's artwork and poetry about Black history, identity, equality, and justice. Participating students from South Orange-Maplewood elementary schools will talk about and share […]
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Visions The Performing Arts Center to host "Portraits," a play celebrating leaders and people of color on Feb. 10-11 in Maplewood. The performances start at 3 p.m. at The Burgdorff Theater, located at 10 Durand Rd. in Maplewood. Preregistration is required. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when […] |
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race to host "Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories" on Feb. 11 in Maplewood. The event, scheduled from 1-4 p.m. at the Woodland Parlor, 60 Woodland Rd., in Maplewood. The event will feature South Orange and Maplewood residents sharing how their families came to New Jersey. It will […]
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South Orange library offers free "Take and Make" crafts for adults 18+ on Feb. 13. Participants will decorate a tea light snowman. Registration is required. From South Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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West Orange library to host a Valentine's Day concert with Lynette Sheard. The performance is from 2:30-4 p.m. Registration is available by phone. From West Orange Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
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Luna Stage to host "RIFT or White Lies" from Feb. 8 to March 3 in West Orange. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays at 555 Valley Rd. There will be special events on Feb. 11 with playwright Gabriel Jason Dean and director […] |
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Hilton Neighborhood Association to host a free Black History Month celebration with Assemblywoman Garnet Hall on Feb. 15 in Maplewood. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. Hall will discuss her journey as a Black woman in politics, from activism in Montclair to government in Maplewood, and her role as assemblywoman. From […]
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East Side Mags to host a book signing and RPG demo with Maplewood local Scott Barton on Feb. 17 in Montclair. Barton will sign "Factory of Lights" from 2-5 p.m. at 491 Bloomfield Ave. and showcase his tabletop RPG adventure. From East Side Mags. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check […]
Maplewood library to host "BB Contes Black History Month Family Event" on Feb. 17 in the Hilton Branch. There will be West African music, dance, food, and stories in French and English from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the […]
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South Orange to host "Erasing South Orange Borders Run-Walk" on Saturdays on Feb. 17. The run begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 1 p.m., hosted by resident and founder of Erasing Essex's Borders Stephanie Lawson Muhammad. Each route covers 3.1 miles and participants will explore South Orange borders that have historically impacted […]
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Maplewood library plans virtual "Read Around the Word: Dominican Republic" book discussion group on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. The group will discuss "In the Time of Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. From Maplewood Public Library. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Isaiah House, an East Orange nonprofit that provides services for unhoused families, plans "Community Creche Chat and Chew Informational Session" on Feb. 21. Attendees will learn about the organization's Community Creche program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 238 N. Munn Ave. RSVP by email by Feb. 16. From Isaiah House. This information is […]
S.O.C.A. Tattoo Studio plans a ribbon cutting event in South Orange on Feb. 21. The event begins at 12 p.m. at 75 S Orange Ave., Suite 206-207 in South Orange. From South Orange Downtown. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details. |
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SOMA Two Towns for All Ages and South Orange recreation plan trip to see "After Midnight" at the Papermill Playhouse on Feb. 22 in Millburn. Transportation will be provided to and from the performance at the Baird Community Center. The bus leaves at 1 p.m. and the show is from 1:30-3 p.m. Ticket purchase required […] 
Harambee Chamber Orchestra plans "Jubilee: A Celebration of Great Black Composers" free concert on Feb. 22 in Maplewood. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at The Woodland Great Hall, 60 Woodland Rd. in Maplewood, and includes Harambee Chamber Orchestra and Columbia High School Virtuosi. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate […]
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce to host "Member Meet-Up" on Feb. 23 in Maplewood. The event begins at 8 a.m. at Peet's Cafe, 1585 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood. From SOMA Chamber of Commerce. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the latest details.
Soccer Skills For All to host "Fall Soccer Classes" for ages 5-12 on Feb. 23 in South Orange. The event, scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Flood's Hill, 100 N. Ridgewood Rd., will feature soccer classes for different age groups. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. From Soccer Skills for All. […] |
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SOMA Justice to host "Trayvon Martin's Birthday Party" on Feb. 24 in Maplewood. This is a children's focused event to honor the life of Trayvon Martin. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Senior Center. Preregistration is required. From SOMA Justice. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […]
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South Orange Middle School to host "My Black is Beautiful!: Black History Celebration" on Feb. 24. The variety show begins at 4 p.m. and includes a guest performance by The Tia Holt Experience. Tickets are $15. From South Orange Middle School. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event […]
1978 Maplewood Arts Center to host a free "Expressive Impressions in Linoleum" art exhibition on Feb. 24-25. The exhibit features artist Tenjin Ikeda, and is available for viewing from 2-4 p.m. From Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Maplewood library to host a free "Black History Month Ancestry Collage for Adults" on Feb. 24 in the Hilton Branch. The event, scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., will feature creating ancestry collages with artist Beverly McCutcheon. Materials will be provided, and participants can bring their own family photos or lightweight memorabilia. No registration […]
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South Orange to host a free movie screening of "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" on Feb. 25. The film begins at 3:15 p.m. at The Village at SOPAC. Preregistration is required. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with the event coordinator for the […]
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Outdoor Play Connection, an organization that promotes outdoor activity for children and youth, to host a "Weekend Pop-Up" on Feb. 25 and Mar. 3 in West Orange The event, scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m., will feature outdoor programs for children ages 5-12 at Eagle Rock Reservation. Register online. From Outdoor Play Connection. This information is accurate […]
SOMA to host "BubbleMania! Comedy with a Drip!" for children and families on Feb. 25. Comedian Casey Carle will perform at 1 p.m. A "Bagels and Bubbles" event will begin at 12:15 p.m. Tickets start at $23. From South Orange Performing Arts Center. This information is accurate as of when it was published. Check with […] |
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South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race plans a free documentary screening of "Birthing Justice" on Feb. 29 in South Orange. The film is from 7-9 p.m. at the SOPAC Loft, 1 Sopac Way. It will discuss Black maternal health and efforts to correct disparities in deaths and pregnancy complications for Black mothers. Preregistration is required. […]
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South Orange is accepting photo contest submissions through Mar. 1. Pictures must capture parts of South Orange for social media and website use. Prizes include a personal showcase and a $100 gift certificate to the South Orange Frame Shop. Submissions accepted online. From South Orange Village Township. This information is accurate as of when it […] |
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Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club plans "Sounds from the Ancestors" performance with saxophonist Kenny Garrett on Mar. 2 in South Orange. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature a blend of genres performed by Garrett at SOPAC. Tickets can be purchased online and start at $65. From Glen Ridge Kiwanis Club. This information is […]
1978 Maplewood Arts Center plans "Embellished" free opening reception on Mar. 2. Reception is from 5-8 p.m. and a 10% portion fo sales will fund Turning Point Community Services. The exhibit celebrates Women's History Month and is curated by Chrissy McIntrye, Erin Pickering and Liz Munro. It is available for viewing on weekends from 2-4 […]
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